MH 2 Wash
User Manual
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Manual: Revision G
Table of contents
Safety information .............................................................................................. 5
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 10
Before using the product for the first time .................................................... 10
Physical installation ......................................................................................... 11
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface ........................................................... 11
Mounting the fixture on a truss ..................................................................... 11
AC power ......................................................................................................... 13
Linking fixtures to power in a chain .............................................................. 14
Fixture overview ............................................................................................... 15
Connections ................................................................................................. 15
Control data link ............................................................................................... 16
Tips for reliable data transmission ............................................................... 16
Connecting the data link ............................................................................... 16
Fixture setup .................................................................................................... 17
Using the control menus .............................................................................. 17
DMX addressing ........................................................................................... 17
Show Mode (stand-alone operation) ............................................................ 18
Sound activation in Show Mode ................................................................... 18
Dimming curves............................................................................................ 19
Pan/tilt inversion ........................................................................................... 19
Backlight ....................................................................................................... 20
White balance adjustment ............................................................................ 20
Function delay .............................................................................................. 20
DMX State – automatic Show Mode startup ................................................ 21
Manual test ................................................................................................... 21
Auto test ....................................................................................................... 21
Temperature ................................................................................................. 21
Fixture time................................................................................................... 22
Firmware version .......................................................................................... 22
Pro defaults .................................................................................................. 22
Reset ............................................................................................................ 22
Head home position (offsets) adjustment .................................................... 22
DMX control of fixture settings ......................................................................... 23
Effects .............................................................................................................. 24
Pan and tilt ................................................................................................... 24
Strobe effects ............................................................................................... 24
Electronic dimming ....................................................................................... 24
Color control ................................................................................................. 24
Maintenance .................................................................................................... 25
Cleaning ....................................................................................................... 25
Replacing the primary fuse...........................................................................26
Service and repairs ......................................................................................26
DMX protocol ...................................................................................................27
Control menus ..................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................32
Specifications ...................................................................................................34
Safety information
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing,
operating or servicing this product.
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the
product and in this manual:
Warning!
Warning!
Safety hazard. Powerful light
Risk of severe emission. Risk
of eye injury.
injury or
death.
Warning!
Warning!
Warning!
See user
manual for
important
safety
information.
Hazardous
voltage. Risk
of lethal or
severe electric
shock.
Hot surfaces
and fire
hazard.
Warning! Risk Group 1 product according to EN 62471. Do not
stare directly into the beam. Do not view the light output with
optical instruments or any device that may concentrate the
beam.
This lighting fixture is for professional use only and must be
installed by a qualified technician. It is not for household use. It
presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire hazards,
electric shock and falls. It produces a powerful, concentrated
beam of light that can create a fire hazard or a risk of eye injury
if the safety precautions below are not followed.
Install, operate and service RUSH by Martin™ products only as
directed in their user manuals, or you may create a safety
hazard or cause damage that is not covered by product
warranties. Follow the safety precautions listed below and
observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the product.
Keep this user manual for future use.
For the latest user documentation and other information about
this and all Martin™ products, please visit the Martin website at
http://www.martin.com
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If you have any questions about how to install, operate or
service the fixture safely, please contact your Martin™
distributor (see www.martin.com/distributors for details) or call
the Martin™ 24-hour service hotline on +45 8740 0000, or in
the USA on 1-888-tech-180.
Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and regulations when
installing, operating or servicing the fixture.
Protection from electric shock
Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before carrying out any
installation or maintenance work and when the fixture is not in
use.
Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground
(earth).
Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building
and electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault
(earth-fault) protection.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the
fixture with power must be located near the fixture and easily
accessible so that the fixture can easily be disconnected from
power.
Replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and
rating only.
Isolate the fixture from power immediately if the power plug or
any seal, cover, cable, or other component is damaged,
defective, deformed, wet or showing signs of overheating. Do
not reapply power until repairs have been completed
Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution
equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the
electrical requirements of all connected devices.
Use only Neutrik PowerCon cable connectors to connect to
power sockets.
Do not connect devices to power in a chain that will exceed the
electrical ratings of any cable or connector used in the chain.
The supplied power input cable is rated 6 A and can safely
supply only one fixture with mains power. Do not connect any
device to the fixture’s MAINS OUT connector when using this
cable. If you replace this cable and also use the replacement
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cable to supply only one fixture with mains power, the
replacement cable must also be rated 6 A minimum, have three
conductors 18 AWG or 0.75 mm² minimum conductor size,
have an outer cable diameter of 6 - 15 mm (0.2 - 0.6 in.) and be
temperature-rated to suit the application. In the USA and
Canada the cable must be UL listed, type SJT or equivalent. In
the EU the cable must be type H05VV-F or equivalent.
To connect fixtures to mains power in a chain, you must first
obtain 14 AWG or 1.5 mm2 power input and throughput cables
that are 16 A rated and temperature-rated to suit the
application. In the USA and Canada the cables must be ULlisted, type SJT or equivalent. In the EU the cables must be
type H05VV-F or equivalent. Suitable cables with Neutrik
PowerCon connectors are available from Martin™ (see
‘Accessories’ on page 36). If you use these cables, you can
connect fixtures to power in a linked chain, MAINS OUT
throughput socket to MAINS IN input socket, but do not link
more than:
• six (6) RUSH MH 2 fixtures in total at 100-120 V, or
• twelve (12) RUSH MH 2 fixtures in total at 200-240 V.
The voltage and frequency at the MAINS OUT socket are the
same as the voltage and frequency applied to the MAINS IN
socket. Only connect devices to the MAINS OUT socket that
accept this voltage and frequency.
Protection from burns and fire
Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta)
exceeds 40° C (104° F).
The surface of the product casing can reach up to 85° C
(185° F) during operation. Avoid contact by persons and
materials. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 10 minutes before
handling.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture. Keep all
combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 100
mm (4 in.) away from the fixture head.
Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the
fixture. Provide a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) around
fans and air vents.
Do not illuminate surfaces within 200 mm (7.9 ins.) of the
fixture.
Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses.
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Connect only other fixtures of the same type to the power
throughput sockets. Do not connect any other type of device to
these sockets.
Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any optical
component.
The fixture’s optical components can focus the sun’s rays
inside the fixture, creating a risk of fire and damage. Do not
expose the front of the fixture to sunlight or any other bright
light source.
Protection from eye injury
Do not stare directly into the product’s light output.
Do not look at the light output with magnifiers, telescopes,
binoculars or similar optical instruments that may concentrate
the light output.
Ensure that persons are not looking directly into the LEDs
when the product lights up suddenly. This can happen when
power is applied, when the product receives a DMX signal, or
when certain control menu items are selected.
To minimize the risk of eye irritation or injury, disconnect the
fixture from power at all times when the fixture is not in use,
and provide well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of
anyone working on or near the fixture.
Protection from injury
Fasten the fixture securely to a fixed surface or structure when
in use. The fixture is not portable when installed.
Ensure that any supporting structure and/or hardware used can
hold at least 10 times the weight of all the devices they support.
If suspending from a rigging structure, fasten the fixture to a
rigging clamp. Do not use safety cables as the primary means
of support.
If the fixture is installed in a location where it may cause injury
or damage if it falls, install as directed in this manual a
secondary attachment such as a safety cable that will hold the
fixture if a primary attachment fails. The secondary attachment
must be approved by an official body such as TÜV as a safety
attachment for the weight that it secures, must comply with EN
60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6 and must be capable of bearing a
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static suspended load that is ten times the weight of the fixture
and all installed accessories.
Allow enough clearance around the head to ensure that it
cannot collide with an object or another fixture when it moves.
Check that all external covers and rigging hardware are
securely fastened.
Block access below the work area and work from a stable
platform whenever installing, servicing or moving the fixture.
Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers,
shields or any optical component.
Do not lift or carry the fixture by its head. Support the fixture by
its base only.
In the event of an operating problem, stop using the fixture
immediately and disconnect it from power. Do not attempt to
use a fixture that is obviously damaged.
Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this
manual or install other than genuine RUSH by Martin™ parts.
Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a
qualified technician.
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Introduction
The MH 2 Wash is a compact, fast and powerful LED moving head wash
effect incorporating seven 10 W long-life LEDs with full RGBW color mixing
and a range of color presets. It provides smooth electronic dimming as well as
strobe effects. The fixture is rugged, lightweight and compact, and is ideal for
mobile DJs, touring or small fixed installations.
The fixture can be controlled using any DMX-compliant controller or operated
as a standalone device running pre-programmed shows with the option of
‘music trig’ sound activation.
The fixture is supplied with this user manual and a 1.5 m (5 ft.) power cable
(local power plug not included).
Before using the product for the first time
1. Read ‘Safety information’ on page 5 before installing, operating or
servicing the fixture.
2. Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using
the fixture. Do not attempt to operate a damaged fixture.
3. If the fixture is not going to be hard-wired to a mains supply, install a local
power plug (not supplied) to the end of the supplied power cable.
4. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power
supply match the power requirements of the fixture.
5. Check the RUSH support pages on the Martin Professional website at
www.martin.com for the most recent user documentation and technical
information about the fixture. RUSH by Martin™ user manual revisions are
identified by the revision letter at the bottom of the inside cover.
Note that whenever AC power is applied to the fixture, it will reset all effects
and functions to their home positions. Be prepared for the fixture head to
move. A reset usually takes around 20 seconds.
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Physical installation
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 5 before
installing the fixture.
The fixture is designed for indoor use only and must be used in
a dry location with adequate ventilation. Ensure that none of the
fixture’s ventilation slots are blocked and ensure that the product
is firmly fastened to a secure surface or rigging structure.
Martin™ can supply safety cables and rigging clamps that are suitable for use
with the fixture (see ‘Accessories’ on page 36).
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface
The fixture can be fastened to a hard, fixed, flat surface. Ensure that the
surface and all fasteners used can support at least 10 times the weight of all
fixtures and equipment they will support.
Fasten the fixture securely. Do not stand it on a surface or leave it where it can
be moved or fall over. If you install the fixture in a location where it may cause
injury or damage if it falls, secure it as directed below with a securely anchored
safety cable that will hold the fixture if the primary fastening method fails.
Mounting the fixture on a truss
The fixture can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging
structure hanging vertically downwards only. Use an opentype clamp such as a G-clamp or a half-coupler clamp (see
illustration on right).
To clamp the fixture to a truss:
1. Check that the rigging structure can support at least 10
times the weight of all fixtures and equipment to be installed on it.
2. Block access under the work area.
3. The fixture is supplied with a bracket to which a rigging clamp can be
attached. Bolt a rigging clamp securely to the bracket. The bolt used must
be M12, grade 8.8 steel minimum, and fastened with a self-locking nut.
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4. Fasten the bracket to
the fixture by screwing
the two Allen bolts
provided fully into
holes A in the base of
the fixture (see
illustration on right)
using the washers
provided or suitable
lock washers.
B
A
5. Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture on the truss (see
illustration below) and fasten the rigging clamp onto the truss so that the
fixture is suspended securely.
6. Secure the fixture with a safety cable as directed below.
7. Check that the head will not collide with other fixtures or objects.
Securing with a safety cable
Secure the fixture with a safety cable (or other
secondary attachment) that is approved for the
weight of the fixture so that the safety cable will
hold the fixture if the primary attachment fails.
Loop the safety cable through one of the two
attachment points B in the base of the fixture
base (see illustration above) and around a secure
anchoring point.
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B
AC power
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 5 before
connecting the fixture to AC mains power.
Warning! The mains power input cable supplied with the
fixture is rated 6 A and can supply only one fixture with
mains power. Do not connect any device to the fixture’s
MAINS OUT power throughput socket when using this input
cable. If you want to connect other fixtures to the MAINS
OUT socket, see ‘Linking fixtures to power in a chain’ on
page 14.
For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded
(earthed). The power distribution circuit must be equipped with a
fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the
fixture with power must be located near the fixture and easily
accessible so that the fixtures can easily be disconnected from
power.
Do not insert or remove live Neutrik PowerCon connectors to apply or cut
power, as this may cause arcing at the terminals that will damage the
connectors.
Do not use an external dimming system to supply power to the fixture, as this
may cause damage to the fixture that is not covered by the product warranty.
The fixture can be hard-wired to a building electrical installation if you want to
install it permanently, or a power plug (not supplied) that is suitable for the
local power outlets can be installed on the power cable.
If you install a power plug on the power cable, install a grounding type
(earthed) plug with integral cable grip that is rated minimum 250 V, 6 A. Follow
the plug manufacturer’s instructions and connect the wires in the power cable
as shown in this table:
Live or L
Neutral or N
US system
Black
White
Green
EU system
Brown
Blue
Yellow/green
Earth, Ground or
The fixture has an auto-ranging power supply that accepts AC mains power at
100-240 V at 50/60 Hz. Do not apply AC mains power at any other voltage or
frequency to the fixture.
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Linking fixtures to power in a chain
If you obtain a 14 AWG / 1.5 mm2 power input cable and 14 AWG / 1.5 mm2
throughput cables from Martin™ (see ‘Accessories’ on page 36), you can relay
mains power from one fixture to another by connecting fixtures to power in a
linked daisy-chain, MAINS OUT throughput socket to MAINS IN input socket,
Using 14 AWG or 1.5 mm2 cables from Martin™, you can link:
• Maximum six (6) RUSH MH 2 fixtures in total at 100-120 V, or
• Maximum twelve (12) RUSH MH 2 fixtures in total at 200-240 V.
If you install a power plug on the 14 AWG / 1.5 mm2 power cable, install a
grounding type (earthed) plug with integral cable grip that is rated minimum
250 V, 16 A.
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Fixture overview
LEDs
The two LEDs on the front of the base give the following indications:
DMX
On
Valid DMX input received
SOUND
Flashing
Sound activation (music trig)
Buttons
The buttons below the display panel have the following functions:
MENU
•
Activate the menu mode functions, or
•
Return to the previous level of the menu
structure, or
•
Hold to exit the menus
DOWN
Go down a menu branch
UP
Go up a menu branch
ENTER
Confirm the selected function
Press and hold the MENU button to exit the menus (the fixture exits
automatically after 60 seconds when there has been no user input).
Connections
The rear of the base has a blue Neutrik PowerCon socket for MAINS IN and a
light-grey Neutrik PowerCon socket for MAINS OUT (thru) connections. There
are also 3-pin and 5-pin XLR sockets for DMX data IN and OUT (thru).
Fuse
The T 6.3 A primary fuse F1 is located in a fuseholder next to the MAINS IN
and OUT sockets.
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Control data link
A DMX 512 data link is required in order to control the fixture via DMX. The
fixture has 3-pin and 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX data input and output.
The number of daisy-chained fixtures is limited by the number of DMX
channels required by the fixtures in relation to the maximum 512 channels
available in one DMX universe. Note that if independent control of a fixture is
required, it must have its own DMX channels. Fixtures that are required to
behave identically can share the same DMX address and channels. To add
more fixtures or groups of fixtures when the above limit is reached, add a DMX
universe and another daisy-chained link.
Tips for reliable data transmission
Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices: standard
microphone cable cannot transmit control data reliably over long runs. 24
AWG cable is suitable for runs up to 300 meters (1000 ft.). Heavier gauge
cable and/or an amplifier is recommended for longer runs. The pin-out on all
connectors is pin 1 = shield, pin 2 = cold (-), and pin 3 = hot (+). Pins 4 and 5
in the 5-pin XLR connectors are not used in the fixture but are available for
possible additional data signals as required by the DMX512-A standard.
Standard pin-out is pin 4 = data 2 cold (-) and pin 5 = data 2 hot (+).
To split the link into branches, use a splitter, such as the Martin 4-Channel
Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter/Amplifier. Terminate the link by installing a
termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture. The termination plug,
which is a male XLR plug with a 120-Ohm, 0.25-Watt resistor soldered
between pins 2 and 3, “soaks up” the control signal so it does not reflect and
cause interference. If a splitter is used, terminate each branch of the link.
Connecting the data link
To connect the fixture to data:
1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the closest fixture’s
male XLR DMX input connector.
2. Connect the DMX output of the fixture closest to the controller to the DMX
input of the next fixture and continue connecting fixtures output to input.
Terminate the last fixture on the link with a 120-Ohm resistor.
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Fixture setup
This section explains the fixture settings and utilities that the user has access
to via the control panel.
A complete map of the control menu structure can be found in ‘Control menus’
on page 30.
Settings are retained when the fixture is powered off.
Using the control menus
To access the control menus, press the MENU button. Navigate the menu
structure using the ENTER, DOWN and UP buttons. Select any required menu
option using the ENTER button. To return to the previous level in the menu
structure without making a change, press the MENU button.
To exit the menus, press and hold the MENU button.
DMX addressing
The DMX address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to
receive instructions from a DMX controller. The fixture can be controlled using
signals sent by a DMX controller on twelve channels. Each DMX controlled
fixture must have a DMX address set. For example, if a fixture has a DMX
address of 10, then it uses channels 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
and 21. The following fixture in the DMX chain could then be set to a DMX
address of 22.
For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own control
channels. Two fixtures of the same type may share the same address, if
identical behavior is desired. Address sharing can be useful for diagnostic
purposes and symmetric control, particularly when combined with the inverse
pan and tilt options.
To set the fixture’s DMX address:
1. In the control menu, select DMX ADDRESS and press ENTER to confirm.
The present address will blink in the display.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the address (1 to 512).
3. Once the address has been selected, press ENTER to set it (or press
MENU to exit without saving any changes).
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Show Mode (stand-alone operation)
The fixture will enter Show Mode and run stand-alone operation:
•
•
•
if the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal and you enter the SHOW MODE
menu in the control panel, or
if the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal and the DMX STATE menu is set
to SHOW MODE in the control panel (see ‘DMX State – automatic Show
Mode startup on page 21), or
if you send a command on the fixture settings DMX channel to set the fixture
to stand-alone operation.
Four pre-programmed stand-alone shows are available. To set the show that
the fixture will run in Show Mode:
1. Select SHOW MODE and press ENTER to confirm. The currently selected
show will blink in the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Show 1, Show 2, Show 3 or
Show 4.
3. Press ENTER to save your selection (or press MENU to exit without
saving any changes).
Sound activation in Show Mode
Show Mode can be combined with sound activation. The fixture has a built-in
microphone that can be used to trigger scene changes in sync with a music
beat (music trig) when the fixture is running in Show Mode.
To enable sound activation:
1. Select SOUND STATE and press ENTER to confirm. The currently set
mode will blink in the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select ON (sound activation enabled) or
OFF (sound activation disabled).
3. Press ENTER to save your selection (or press MENU to exit without
saving any changes).
To adjust the sensitivity of the sound activation microphone to match the
volume of the music beat:
1. Select SOUND SENSE and press ENTER to confirm. The currently set
sensitivity level will blink in the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to change the sensitivity level from
0 …100.
3. Press ENTER to save your selection (or press MENU to exit without
saving any changes).
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Dimming curves
Four dimming modes are available:
MODE 1
LINEAR. The increase in light intensity appears to be linear as
DMX value is increased.
MODE 2
SQUARE LAW – light intensity control is finer at low levels and
coarser at high levels.
MODE 3
INVERSE SQUARE LAW – light intensity control is coarser at low
levels and finer at high levels.
MODE 4
S-CURVE – light intensity control is finer at low levels and high
levels and coarser at medium levels.
To set the fixture’s dimmer curve:
1. Select DIMMER CURVE and press ENTER to confirm. The mode that is
currently active will blink in the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Mode1, Mode 2, Mode 3 or
Mode 4.
3. Press ENTER to save your selection (or press MENU to exit without
saving any changes).
Pan/tilt inversion
The PAN INVERSE and TILT INVERSE menus can be used to reverse the
direction of pan and tilt. These settings are useful for symmetrical effects with
multiple fixtures, or when coordinating the movement of fixtures that are floor
mounted and rigged upside down.
To adjust the pan inversion settings:
1. Select PAN INVERSE and press ENTER to confirm. The currently set
mode will blink in the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select YES (pan inversion) or NO
(normal) mode.
3. Press ENTER to save your selection (or press MENU to exit without
saving any changes).
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To adjust the tilt inversion settings:
1. Select TILT INVERSE and press ENTER to confirm. The currently set
mode will blink in the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the YES (tilt inversion) or NO
(normal) mode.
3. Press ENTER to save your selection (or press MENU to exit without
saving any changes).
Backlight
To turn the control panel display backlight on or off:
1. Select BACK LIGHT menu and press ENTER to confirm. The present
mode will blink in the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select ON or OFF.
3. Press ENTER to save your selection (or press MENU to exit without
saving any changes).
White balance adjustment
To adjust the fixture’s white balance:
1. Select WHITE BALANCE and press ENTER to confirm.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select RED, GREEN or BLUE.
3. Once the color has been selected, press ENTER.
4. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to adjust the amount of that color
(125~255) in the white balance mix.
5. Press ENTER to save your selection (or press MENU to exit without
saving any changes).
Function delay
To reduce the risk of accidental activation, you can set a delay of up to 3
seconds before a DMX command will activate a function on the control
settings DMX channel. To set the delay duration:
1. Select FUNCTION DELAY and press ENTER to confirm. The current
delay setting will blink in the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select No Delay, 1S Delay, 2S Delay or
3S Delay.
3. Press ENTER to save your selection (or press MENU to exit without
saving any changes).
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DMX State – automatic Show Mode startup
The DMX STATE setting in the control menu determines how the fixture
behaves when it is powered on but not receiving a DMX signal. You can set
the fixture to enter Show Mode for stand-alone operation, to black out, or to
hold the effect it was displaying when the DMX signal stopped.
To adjust the setting:
1. Select DMX STATE and press ENTER. The currently set option will blink
in the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select SHOW MODE (fixture enters
Show Mode), BLACKOUT (fixture blacks out) or HOLD (fixture shows the
last effect it was displaying before the DMX signal stopped).
3. Press ENTER to save your selection (or press MENU to exit without
saving any changes).
The fixture is set to BLACKOUT by default.
Manual test
Fixture functions can be tested or controlled manually:
1. Select MANUAL TEST and press ENTER.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select PAN, TILT, RED1, GREEN1,
BLUE1, WHITE1…RED4, GREEN4, BLUE4, WHITE4, DIMMER or
STROBE.
3. Once the mode has been selected, press ENTER.
4. Use the DOWN and UP button to change the value (0-255).
5. Press MENU to exit.
Auto test
To perform a complete test of all of the fixture functions:
1. Select AUTO TEST and press ENTER. The fixture will run a self-test
routine.
2. Press MENU to exit the test.
Temperature
To check the onboard temperature of the fixture:
1. Select TEMP and press ENTER. The display will show the temperature of
the unit.
2. Press MENU to exit.
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Fixture time
To display the fixture’s operating hours counter:
1. Select FIXTURE TIME and press ENTER. The display will show the
number of hours the fixture has been in operation since manufacture.
2. Press MENU to exit.
Firmware version
To display the fixture’s installed firmware (fixture software) version number:
1. Select FIRMWARE VERSION and press ENTER. The display will show
the installed firmware version.
2. Press MENU to exit.
Pro defaults
PRO DEFAULTS lets you cancel any changes in fixture settings that have
been made using the control panel and return the fixture to its original factory
default settings. To restore the default settings:
1. Select PRO DEFAULTS and press ENTER. The display will blink.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select YES.
3. Press ENTER to restore the default settings (or press MENU to exit
without saving any changes).
Reset
The fixture resets each time you power it on, but you can also reset the fixture
manually. To carry out a manual reset:
1. Scroll to RESET and press ENTER to reset the fixture (or press MENU to
exit without resetting).
2. A reset takes approx. 20 seconds. After this, the fixture returns to its state
before the reset.
Head home position (offsets) adjustment
If the fixture head does not return to its home position, even after a reset, you
can adjust the home position by defining offsets for pan and tilt. To make the
adjustment:
1. In the menu structure, press and hold ENTER for at least 3 seconds to
enter Offset mode.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons up to choose PAN OFFSET or TILT
OFFSET. Press ENTER and the display will blink.
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3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to adjust the home position of the head on
the pan or tilt axis.
4. Press ENTER to save your selection (or press MENU to exit without
saving any changes).
DMX control of fixture settings
You can access the following functions from a DMX controller on the fixture
settings DMX channel:
• You can reset the fixture.
• You can enable or disable blackout during pan and tilt movement. When
enabled, the fixture blacks out when the head moves and lights up again as
soon as the head stands still.
Effects and dimming can be optimized for speed or smoothness.
The fixture can be set to run in stand-alone operation. If set to stand-alone, the
fixture will run the show selected in the SHOW MODE menu. If sound
activation is enabled, it will run music trig.
You can reduce the risk of accidentally making a change on the fixture settings
channel if you set a delay before these functions can be activated via DMX
(see ‘Function delay’ on page 20).
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Effects
See ‘DMX protocol’ on page 27 for a full list of the DMX channels and values
required to control the different effects.
Pan and tilt
The fixture’s head can be panned through 540° and tilted through 180°. Using
the control menus it is possible to invert pan or tilt movement and enable or
disable blackout during movement of the head.
Strobe effects
The strobe effects provide instant open and blackout, variable speed regular
and random strobe.
Electronic dimming
Overall intensity can be adjusted 0-100% using electronic dimming. Four
different dimming curves are available (see ‘Dimming curves’ on page 19).
Color control
Full RGBW color mixing is available.
You can also select from 33 Lee-referenced color presets and snap through
the colors as if you were rotating a color wheel.
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Maintenance
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 5 before
servicing the fixture.
Refer any service operation not described in this user manual to
a qualified service technician.
Disconnect the fixture from mains power before cleaning or
servicing.
Service fixtures in an area where there is no risk of injury from
failing parts, tools or other materials.
The user may carry out the service operations described in this manual. All
other service operations must be carried out by an authorized Martin™ service
technician. Do not try to repair the fixture yourself, as you may create a safety
risk or cause damage that is not covered by the product warranty.
Installation, on-site service and maintenance can be provided worldwide by
the Martin Professional™ Global Service organization and its approved
agents, giving owners access to Martin’s expertise and product knowledge in a
partnership that will ensure the highest level of performance throughout the
product’s lifetime. Please contact Martin™ for details.
Cleaning
Excessive dust, smoke fluid, and particle buildup degrades performance,
causes overheating and will damage the fixture. Damage caused by
inadequate cleaning or maintenance is not covered by the product warranty.
The cleaning of external optical lenses must be carried out periodically to
optimize light output. Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly
depending on the operating environment. It is therefore impossible to specify
precise cleaning intervals for the fixture. Environmental factors that may result
in a need for frequent cleaning include:
• Use of smoke or fog machines.
• High airflow rates (near air conditioning vents, for example).
• Presence of cigarette smoke.
• Airborne dust (from stage effects, building structures and fittings or the natural
environment at outdoor events, for example).
If one or more of these factors is present, inspect fixtures within their first 100
hours of operation to see whether cleaning is necessary. Check again at
frequent intervals. This procedure will allow you to assess cleaning
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requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult your RUSH by
Martin dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule.
Use gentle pressure only when cleaning, and work in a clean, well-lit area. Do
not use any product that contains solvents or abrasives, as these can cause
surface damage.
To clean the fixture:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 10
minutes.
2. Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles from the outside of
the fixture and the air vents at the back and sides of the head and in the
base with low-pressure compressed air.
3. Clean surfaces by wiping gently with a soft, clean lint-free cloth moistened
with a weak detergent solution. Do not rub glass surfaces hard: lift
particles off with a soft repeated press. Dry with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth
or low-pressure compressed air. Remove stuck particles with an
unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled
water.
4. Check that the fixture is dry before reapplying power.
Replacing the primary fuse
If the fixture is completely dead, the fixture’s primary fuse F1 may have blown
and it may be necessary to install a new fuse. This fuse is located in a
fuseholder next to the MAINS IN and OUT sockets on the connections panel.
See ‘Fixture overview’ on page 15.
If you need to replace a fuse:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 10
minutes.
2. Unscrew the cap of the fuseholder and remove the fuse. Replace with a
fuse of the same size and rating only.
3. Reinstall the fuseholder cap before reapplying power.
Service and repairs
There are no user serviceable parts inside the fixture. Do not open the
housing.
Never try to repair the fixture by yourself as this may result in damage or
malfunction and it may potentially void your product warranty. The equipment
must only be serviced or repaired by an authorized RUSH by Martin service
technician.
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DMX protocol
Channel
Value
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0 - 19
20 - 49
50 - 64
65 - 69
70 - 84
85 - 89
90 - 104
105 - 109
110 - 124
125 - 129
130 - 144
145 - 149
150 - 164
165 - 169
170 - 184
185 - 189
190 - 204
205 - 209
210 - 224
225 - 229
230 - 244
245 - 255
0-255
0-255
0-255
0-255
0-255
0-9
10-14
15-94
95-99
100-104
105-109
110-114
115-119
120-124
125-249
250-255
Function
Electronic shutter effect
Shutter closed
Shutter open
Strobe 1 (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 2: opening pulse (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 3: closing pulse (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 4: random strobe (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 5: random opening pulse (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 6: random closing pulse (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 7: burst pulse (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 8: random burst pulse (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 9: sine wave (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 10: burst (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Dimmer 0-100%
Pan 0°-540°
Pan fine
Tilt 0°-180°
Tilt fine
Fixture control settings
No function
Reset entire fixture
No function
Enable blackout during P/T movement
No function
Disable blackout during P/T movement
Fast dimming, unrestricted effects speed
No function
Smooth dimming, slightly reduced effects speed
Illuminate display
Stand-alone
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Channel
Value
8
0-9
10 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - 69
70 - 74
75 - 79
80 - 84
85 - 89
90 - 94
95 - 99
100 - 104
105 - 109
110 - 114
115 - 119
120 - 124
125 - 129
130 - 134
135 - 139
140 - 144
145 - 149
150 - 154
155 - 159
160 - 164
165 - 169
170 - 174
175 - 179
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Function
Color wheel effect
Open
LEE 790 - Moroccan pink
LEE 157 - Pink
LEE 332 - Special rose pink
LEE 328 - Follies pink
LEE 345 - Fuchsia pink
LEE 194 - Surprise pink
LEE 181 - Congo Blue
LEE 071 - Tokyo Blue
LEE 120 - Deep Blue
LEE 079 - Just Blue
LEE 132 - Medium Blue
LEE 200 - Double CT Blue
LEE 161 - Slate Blue
LEE 201 - Full CT Blue
LEE 202 - Half CT Blue
LEE 117 - Steel Blue
LEE 353 - Lighter Blue
LEE 118 - Light Blue
LEE 116 - Medium Blue Green
LEE 124 - Dark Green
LEE 139 - Primary Green
LEE 089 - Moss Green
LEE 122 - Fern Green
LEE 738 - JAS Green
LEE 088 - Lime Green
LEE 100 - Spring Yellow
LEE 104 - Deep Amber
LEE 179 - Chrome Orange
LEE 105 - Orange
LEE 021 - Gold Amber
LEE 778 - Millennium Gold
LEE 135 - Deep Golden Amber
LEE 164 - Flame Red
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Channel
8
(contd.)
9
10
11
12
Value
180 - 201
202 - 207
208 - 229
230 - 234
235 - 239
240 - 244
245 - 249
250 - 255
0-255
0-255
0-255
0-255
Function
Color wheel rotation effect
Clockwise, fast to slow
Stop (this will stop wherever the color is at the time)
Counter-clockwise, slow to fast
Open
Random color
Fast
Medium
Slow
Open
Red 0-100%
Green 0-100%
Blue 0-100%
White 0-100%
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Control menus
To access the control menus, press the MENU button. Use the UP and DOWN
buttons to navigate the menus. Select any required menu option using the
ENTER button. For more information, see ‘Using the control menus’ on page
17.
The factory default settings are shown in bold.
Menu
Sub-menu
DMX Address
1–512
Show Mode
Dimmer Curve
Show 1…Show 4
Mode 1…Mode 4
Show Mode
DMX State
Blackout
Hold
On
Sound State
Off
Sound Sense
Pan Inverse
Tilt Inverse
Back light
Function Delay
30
0…100
Yes
No
Yes
No
On
Off
No Delay
1s Delay
2s Delay
3s Delay
Explanation
Fixture DMX address
setting
Show mode 1 to 4
Select dimmer curve
If no DMX signal, fixture
enters Show Mode
If no DMX signal, fixture
blacks out
If no DMX signal, fixture
continues its last effect
Sound activation in
Show Mode enabled
Sound activation in
Show Mode disabled
Microphone sensitivity
for sound activation
Invert pan control
Normal pan control
Invert tilt control
Normal tilt control
Control panel display
backlight on
Display backlight off
Set delay in seconds
before functions on
control settings DMX
channel are activated
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Red (125…255)
White Balance
Green (125…255)
Blue (125…255)
Manual Test
Pan (0…255)
Tilt (0…255)
Red (0…255)
Green (0…255)
Blue (0…255)
White (0…255)
Dimmer (0…255)
Strobe (0…255)
Auto test
Temp.
Fixture Time
Firmware Version
PRO Defaults
Yes
No
Reset
Adjust white balance
red mix
Adjust white balance
green mix
Adjust white balance
blue mix
Manual control of pan
Manual control of tilt
Manual control of red
Manual control of green
Manual control of blue
Manual control of white
Manual control of
dimmer
Manual control of strobe
Automatic test of all
functions
Temperature of onboard
sensor
Fixture operating hours
counter
Currently installed
firmware version
Restore factory default
settings
Exit
Reset fixture
To access the Offset menu, press MENU to enter the menu structure and then
press and hold ENTER for three seconds.
Menu
Sub-menu
Explanation
Offset
Pan offset
Tilt offset
127...-127
127…-127
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Troubleshooting
This section describes a few common problems that may occur during
operation and provides some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:
Symptom
Potential cause
Remedies
No light from fixture,
or fans not working.
Power supply issue
such as blown fuse,
faulty connector or
damaged cable.
Ensure that the mains
supply is connected and
supplying power to the
fixture.
Check all power
connections and cables.
Fixture does not
react to music beat.
Sound activation
disabled.
Sound activation
sensitivity too low for
music source.
One of the control
channels is
unresponsive or only
responds
intermittently.
DMX setup or DMX link
fault.
Damaged step motor or
cable connection
between head and body.
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Check and if necessary
replace the fixture fuse.
Ensure that fixture is not
connected to a DMX signal.
Check Show Mode and
sound activation settings.
Adjust sound activation
microphone sensitivity.
Tap microphone to check
correct functionality. The
fixture should react when in
sound activation mode.
See next section.
Contact your RUSH by
Martin authorized
distributor or service center
for assistance.
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Symptom
Potential cause
Remedies
Fixture does not
respond to DMX
control.
Fault in the DMX
network due to
connector or cable
damaged, or
Ensure that fixture’s DMX
address matches address
set on DMX control device.
Check that fixture DMX
LED is on, and if not, check
all DMX cables and
connections.
Ensure that DMX link is
terminated.
Check that all components
on DMX link use standard
DMX polarity.
incorrect DMX
addressing, or
potential interference
from proximity to a high
voltage installation.
Attempt to control the
fixture with another DMX
control device.
Move or shield link if it is
close to an unshielded
high-voltage installation.
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Specifications
Physical
Dimensions( LxWxH) ........................ 258 x 156 x 305 mm (10.1 x 6.1 x 12 in.)
Weight ....................................................................................... 5.7 kg (13 lbs.)
Dynamic Effects
Electronic color wheel effect...................... 33 colors plus white, rotation effect
Color mixing................................................ RGBW, with white balance control
Strobe effects ............................................... Random, regular, variable speed
Sound activation .......................................... Adjustable microphone sensitivity
Built-in shows ................................................ 4 pre-programmed show modes
Dimming ............................................. Electronic 0-100%, four dimmer curves
Pan ............................................................................................................ 540°
Tilt .............................................................................................................. 180°
Pan/tilt options ..........................................................................................Invert
Optics
Light source ............................................... 7 x 10 W Cree MC-E RGBW LEDs
Control and Programming
Control options ............... DMX, stand-alone (music trig, auto trig/show mode)
DMX channels ...............................................................................................12
DMX compliance ............................................................ USITT DMX512/1990
Interface........................................................ Control panel with backlit display
Construction
Color ......................................................................................................... Black
IP rating .................................................................................................... IP 20
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Installation
Mounting points ......................................................... Bracket for rigging clamp
Location ................ Dry location only, must be fastened to surface or structure
Connections
AC power input .................................................................... Neutrik PowerCon
AC power throughput .......................................................... Neutrik PowerCon
DMX data in/out........................................................ 3-pin & 5-pin locking XLR
Electrical
AC power............................................................ 100-240 V nominal, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption ................................................................................ 125 W
Fuse ........................................................................................................ T6.3A
Power supply unit ................................... Auto-ranging electronic switch mode
Typical power and current
110 V, 60 Hz................................................................................. 125 W, 1.9 A
230 V, 50 Hz................................................................................. 121 W, 1.0 A
Measurements made at nominal voltage with all LEDs at full intensity. Allow
for a deviation of +/- 10%.
Thermal
Cooling ............................................................................................. Forced air
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.)................................. 40° C (104° F)
Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min)..........................................0°C (32° F)
Total heat dissipation* ................................................................... 430 BTU/hr.
*Calculated, +/- 10%, at full intensity, full white
Approvals
EU safety ....................... EN 60598-2-17 (EN 60598-1), EN 62471, EN 62493
EU EMC ................................................ EN 55015, EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2,
......................................................... EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61547
US safety ............................................................................................. UL 1573
US EMC .......................................................................... FCC Part 15 Class A
Canadian safety ................................................................ CSA C22.2 No. 166
Canadian EMC .....................................................................ICES-003 Class A
Australia/NZ............................................................................... C-TICK N4241
Included Items
Power cable, 6 A, 18 AWG, 0.75 mm2, UL- listed, H05VV-F, 1.5 m, without
mains plug
Bracket for rigging clamp attachment
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Accessories
Cables, 16 A, for connection to power in chains
Power input cable, 14 AWG, SJT, 1.5 mm2, H05VV-F,
with PowerCon input connector, 3 m (9.8 ft.) .......................... P/N 11541508
Power relay cable, 14 AWG, SJT, 1.5 mm2, H05VV-F,
with PowerCon connectors, 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) .............................. P/N 11541509
Power relay cable, 14 AWG, SJT, 1.5 mm2, H05VV-F,
with PowerCon connectors, 2.25 m (7.4 ft.) ............................ P/N 11541510
Power relay cable, 14 AWG, SJT, 1.5 mm2, H05VV-F,
with PowerCon connectors, 3.25 m (10.7 ft.) .......................... P/N 11541511
Power connectors
Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA
power input connector, cable mount, blue .............................. P/N 05342804
Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCB
power output connector, cable mount, light grey .................... P/N 05342805
Installation hardware
Half-coupler clamp .................................................................... P/N 91602005
G-clamp ..................................................................................... P/N 91602003
Quick-trigger clamp ................................................................... P/N 91602007
Safety cable, safe working load 50 kg ....................................... P/N 91604003
Related Items
RUSH Software Uploader 1™ ................................................... P/N 91611399
Ordering Information
RUSH MH 2 Wash™ in cardboard box, EU model ................... P/N 90280020
RUSH MH 2 Wash™ in cardboard box, US model ................... P/N 90280025
Specifications subject to change without notice. For latest product
specifications, see www.martin.com
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Directive 2012/19/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council of the European Union on WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment), where applicable. Help preserve the
environment! Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its
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